Ceropegia woodii

Originating in Rhodesia, Transvaal and Natal, Ceropegia woodii or "Rosary vine" is so nicknamed for the small gray tubers that form on the vine's internodes. Purple flowers are lantern shaped, although small and easily missed amoung the heart-shaped bluish leaves. Well-drained soil and a few hours of sun per day will keep this plant healthy and vigorous. Ceropegia is a member of the Asclepiadaceae or Milkweed family.